Best Time to Visit – Kruger NP

Philip lives in South Africa and is the author many guidebooks to African destinations, including the Bradt and Insight guide to South Africa.

Philip lives in South Africa and is the author many Africa guidebooks, including the Bradt and Insight guide to South Africa.

Philip is the author of many Africa guidebooks, including the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

Philip is the author of the Bradt and Insight guides to South Africa.

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The best wildlife viewing in Kruger is during the dry winter months from May to September. At this time, the bush thins out, and animals congregate around waterholes and rivers. Conditions tend to get better as winter progresses, and September is particularly lovely since the mornings are a bit less chilly than in mid-winter. The best wildlife viewing time also coincides with the low season, making it even more attractive.

Best TimeMay to September (Dry season)

High SeasonDecember to January and July to August (Especially during school holidays)

Low SeasonApril to mid-June and September to November (Except for the October school holiday)

Best WeatherApril to May and September to October (Mild weather and little rain)

Worst WeatherJune to August (Chilly mornings and nights) and December to February (Hot and humid)

May to September–Dry Season – Winter

Wildlife gathers around water and vegetation thins out making viewing much easier

It is low season, except for the school holidays, and the camps and roads are less busy

Sunny skies and no rain

Mild daytime temperatures and low humidity

Virtually no risk of malaria

It is very dry and dusty

Early morning game drives in open vehicles are cold; warm clothing is required

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